The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

finished film and artwork are laid-down and spaced according to printers imposition identified in job specifications and registration of combined images is accurately secured

the underlying skill of combining should be transferable across safelight and roomlight environments using various light sensitive materials, exposure and processing systems

demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

prepare and assemble TWO designated layouts, using a variety of selected image elements, following the job brief and according to the listed Performance Criteria.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by interpreting requirements of the brief or layout

collecting, analysing and organising information by matching requirements for reproduction with the brief or layout

planning and organising activities by determining sequence of processes and organising necessary materials

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating enlargement/reduction factors, positioning of elements, exposure

problem-solving skills by resolving issues of positioning and overlap of elements

use of technology by using equipment correctly to ensure ease of subsequent processing

Required knowledge

printing processes affect the requirements for combining

appropriate films used for contacting and for duplicating

procedure for establishing basic exposure data for contact emulsions

spreading and choking requirements for the preparation of a mask

techniques that are used to control the degree of spread and choke

requirements of an effective pin registration system

main types of pin register systems and their applications

manuals, safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept and information that is included in these documents

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Input may include:

a variety of screen and line images for contacting and assembly.

Capture may include:

a variety of contacting equipment including darkroom and daylight handling.

Manipulation/edit may include:

hand and photographic techniques.

Quality standards may include:

should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.